VW Camper Van press release

 

  • VW Camper Van press release

    Posted by Huw, 13 Aug 2011 16:30. Filed under New sets.

    10220: Volkswagen T1 Camper Van
    Advanced Models/Vehicles, 2011
    More details...
    ©2011 LEGO Group

    10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van
    Ages 16+. 1,322 pieces.
    US $99.99, CA $129.99, DE €99.99 , UK £79.99 , DK 799 DKK, available from October.
     

    This authentic camper van is a replica of the classic Volkswagen Camper Van from 1962. Every iconic feature is here! On the outside, the terrific detailing includes 'V' shape three-way color split at the front, rounded roof and window frames, opening 'splittie' safari windshield, opening doors, iconic pop-up roof with textile curtain surround, roof rack, rear side air intake vents and lots more! The detailing is equally impressive on the inside, from the authentic VW air-cooled flat four cylinder boxer engine, front cabin bench seat, gear stick, angled dashboard and iconic spherical speedometer, to custom LEGO® features like folding rear bench seat, folding dinette table, closet with mirror and even a painting!

    • Features 11 windows, authentic plaid-print textile curtains and wing mirror!
    • Rear door opens to reveal detailed engine!
    • Interior also features rear bench seat that transforms into a bed, ‘Make LEGO Models, Not War’ T-shirt and rear shelf with plant!
    • Measures 11.8" (30cm) long and 5.5" (14cm) high!

    Visit the set details page for photos of the interior, which looks excellent. The video on YouTube has been available for some time but if you have't seen it it's worth a look.

    October's going to be an expensive month. Much like the rest of the year then!


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Posted by ceroknight in Canada, 13 Aug 2011 16:39

Quite a good price I think, can not wait :)

Posted by Dimefield in Canada, 13 Aug 2011 16:58

Id would like an explaination at to why we are paying, consistently, that more for sets than the Americans when our dollar has been stronger for quite some time. Either way im getting one of those!

Posted by CapnRex101 in United Kingdom, 13 Aug 2011 17:06

This looks fantastic, probably the best bodywork on a vehicle I have seen! The inside also looks wonderful, all the features of the traditional camper van are there, brilliant!

Posted by superbrick in United States, 13 Aug 2011 17:28

Great great great great great great price! I cannot wait to get this.
Edit: I just saw that the rear shelf has a plant. Probably weed?

Posted by M4444M44 in United States, 13 Aug 2011 18:15

Other countries pay more because of simple economies of scale. America is cheap - it's cheap to distribute, cheap to transport, low taxes, virtually no import tariffs, and fixed costs of operation spread over a larger population base. If one thinks the price difference in LEGO is bad, you don't want to know how cheap a Mercedes-Benz or BMW is in the U.S.

Posted by goldfish in United Kingdom, 13 Aug 2011 18:55

bit naive some of these responses.

America pays less because it's strategically the most important market for Lego.

Posted by Thomson & Thompson in Canada, 13 Aug 2011 19:01

What a low price! Can't wait to get it!

Posted by gamesgem in United Kingdom, 13 Aug 2011 19:04

Lego really have done a fantactic job with this model, and the designer fully deserves his initials on it. This will sell really well, and the price is resonable, great job. This will definetly be part of my collection. I would love to see more classics cars and vans like this in the future.

Posted by TimBurdon in Australia, 13 Aug 2011 19:13

Is there any idea on Australian pricing yet? Curios to see what mark-up Lego give us this time. The UCS Star Destroyer just released is about $700 AUD (almost double US price) so I'm guessing about $400 south of the equator.

Posted by atkinsar in United Kingdom, 13 Aug 2011 19:20

Really pleased with the UK price, I had this down as a £99.99 set. Very pleased to be proved wrong.

Posted by Dood in Australia, 13 Aug 2011 19:48

@TimBurdon Its more likely ~$200. Doulbe the US price judging by the comparisions I have been doing. I know it doesnt make much sence, but if you take into account the European price and the exchange rate, its not that bad.

Posted by Zrath in United States, 13 Aug 2011 21:11

I don't normally go for this kind of set but the designer has done such a superb job that I am considering getting one. I think it was the fully-detailed interior complete with lava lamp that sold me. :D
That's even funnier than the coffeemaker in that one Power Miners vehicle.

Posted by Isabella and Lego Liker in United States, 13 Aug 2011 22:13

About $30 cheaper than expected.

Posted by 1265 in United States, 13 Aug 2011 23:24

@goldfish..
Ding ding ding....You win the prize for answering the question on why the US market pays less for Lego toys. Cheers!

Posted by Ypres in Canada, 13 Aug 2011 23:24

I like it. But since I didn't buy the beattle I'd feel silly buying this model.

Oh well... if only I'd known.

Posted by Frasse in Sweden, 14 Aug 2011 03:52

I would be happy just to get that VW-brick on the front of the van.

Posted by minifignick in United Kingdom, 14 Aug 2011 04:00

This is a fantastic set, which I was going to buy at any price But really pleased with the UK price

Posted by TBOC in United States, 14 Aug 2011 11:55

Am I the only one who really hopes the "Make Lego models, Not War" shirt is a minifigure torso?

Posted by Sly Raskal in United States, 14 Aug 2011 12:29

Very happy with the price!!! Not super ridiculously inflated like the other licensed products.

And the build is quite impressive, I think it looks better than the beetle. I almost wish they would have made a red or white beetle instead of the blue that they released. Even better is if they had made different colors of the beetle and the van so that collectors/builders can make a complete set. Another idea would be to have different variations of the van like the surfer versions, hippy versions, etc. Now that would have been cool.

Posted by madforLEGO in United States, 14 Aug 2011 12:45

Actually impressed by the 99.99 USD price for a set with 1300+ parts.. I may pick up a few of these

Posted by Pulpdiction in United Kingdom, 14 Aug 2011 13:13

Massively suprised by the price £80means this will be a massive seller.

Posted by Gareththebrickboy in United Kingdom, 14 Aug 2011 16:16

My family are definately getting this for Christmas :)

Posted by Jabba the Taff in United Kingdom, 14 Aug 2011 16:39

Great set, great price. Straight to the top of my want list. I still wish the colour was a rarer type than red. Might the red/white combination be a reason for the price? Would it be more expensive had it been dark red instead of red?

Posted by zaxter2001 in United States, 14 Aug 2011 17:29

@TBOC if you watch the video you will find out that the t-shirt is not a minifigure torso

Posted by Zacherano in United States, 14 Aug 2011 18:43

This model looks like an exquisitely designed beauty, especially the interior, but I may have to pass on it in favor of saving my money and not splurging on every nice-looking set. Anybody else have trouble choosing between the Frigate, the Falcon, and a model like this?

Posted by llanowarsoldier in United States, 14 Aug 2011 19:57

I'm not usually into "designer" sets like this...but even I must admit this is pure awesomeness. I now know 1 thing I am definitely asking for X-mas.

Posted by bornagainbuilder in Canada, 14 Aug 2011 21:04

Very hip! I was wondering when lego was going to do the vw van. I'm definately buying one, no make that two - from the states! :D

Posted by m8anU1 in Australia, 14 Aug 2011 21:17

me want.

Posted by speed27 in Australia, 14 Aug 2011 23:00

price in australia will suck, always does. looks like it will be an ebay buy from the usa. will be doing the same with the unimog

Posted by aresze in Australia, 15 Aug 2011 06:55

in australia.......dont forget if it only available on Lego website ......it will cost us extra $40.00 delivery & need to wait 13 business days .................or extra $90.00 if want it come in 6 business day

total cost is...... lucky price at $169 +$40
or.......$199 +$40

...just see that super star destroyer is $699.99....................

Posted by LegoEggo in United States, 15 Aug 2011 08:32

Can it be (almost) minifigure scale?

Posted by Alemas in Germany, 15 Aug 2011 09:54

Really nice set. Let's just hope that the mentioned price isn't a mistake... ;)

Posted by hstidsen in Denmark, 16 Aug 2011 12:29

@Dimefield - LEGO sets are priced based on what a specific market will pay for it. I live ~75min driving from LEGO HQ and the prices of LEGO sets here in Denmark are about the highest in the world... The mentioned price in DKK is about 155 USD/151 CAD. So stop whining ;)

Posted by asimo in Australia, 17 Aug 2011 10:03

is this set to minifig scale?

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